Oct. 18
I was going to have a No Wine Day but I couldn’t.
I must cut down on drinking but it is difficult…
1st Domaine de Pepouy Clombard-Sauvignon 2019 1150 yen + tax
We received the new vintage 2019 of this one with the new label.
It is made from 50% Colombard, which is a popular local grape variety, and 50% Sauvignon Blanc grown in Gaillac, South-West France.
I felt a good balance of thick fruits from Colombard and sharp minerals by Sauvignon Blanc.
I was also impressed in the clear acidity.
I was sure again it was a very good white wine.
2nd Domiane de Pepouy Tannat- Merlot 2018 1150 yen + tax
We received this red wine with the new vintage with the new label, too.
Tannat is also a local grape variety in South-West France.
Because the grape is strong for rain, some wineries in Japan started planting Tannat recently.
I felt very dense tannin, which is the grape character of Tannat, and rich fruits from Merlot.
The taste is natural and elegant.
It is a very good local red wine.
